is a Japanese

anime is a Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, , in Japan and in Ja ...

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tokusatsu is a Japanese term for live-action films or television programs that make heavy use of practical special effects. Credited to special effects director Eiji Tsuburaya, ''tokusatsu'' mainly refers to science fiction film, science fiction, War fi ...

screenwriter A screenwriter (also called scriptwriter, scribe, or scenarist) is a person who practices the craft of writing for visual mass media, known as screenwriting. These can include short films, feature-length films, television programs, television ...

. His real name is , he has also used the alias in the past.

Works

Anime television series

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GoShogun is a Japanese super robot anime series created by Takeshi Shudo. It was produced and aired in 1981 in Japan, with a movie special released in 1982 and a film sequel, ''GoShogun: The Time Étranger'' or ''Time Stranger'', in 1985. Its title ...

'' (1981) - Screenplay, Editing *''

Magical Princess Minky Momo is a Japanese magical girl anime franchise by Ashi Productions. The original series ran between 1982 and 1983 on TV Tokyo and inspired three OVAs between 1985 and 1987. A second television series, titled , ran on NTV between 1991 and ...

'' (1982–1983) - Screenplay, Editing *'' Clever Sarutobi'' (1982–1984) - Screenplay *''

Plawres Sanshiro is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Jirō Gyū. It was serialized in the Akita Shoten magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Champion'' from 1982 to 1985. An anime television series adaptation was broadcast from 1983 to 1984. The name is ...

'' (1983–1984) - Screenplay *''

Gu Gu Ganmo is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Fujihiko Hosono. It was originally serialized in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from 1982 to 1985, and was collected into 12 bound volumes. It was adapted into a fifty-episode ...

'' (1984–1985) - Screenplay *''

Chikkun Takkun is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Shotaro Ishinomori. It was adapted into a 23-episode anime television series which was produced by Gakken and Fuji Television, co-produced by Nihon Ad Systems, and animated by Studio Pierr ...

'' (1984) - Screenplay *''

Persia, the Magic Fairy is a magical girl anime television series produced by Studio Pierrot which aired on Nippon Television from July 1984 to May 1985. It is an adaptation of the manga series by Takako Aonuma titled ''Persia ga Suki!''. In addition to the TV se ...

'' (1984–1985) - Screenplay *'' Yoroshiku Mecha Doc'' (1984–1985) - Screenplay *''

Dancouga – Super Beast Machine God is a Super Robot anime television series produced by Ashi Productions, directed by Seiji Okuda and written by Keisuke Fujikawa. It ran on TBS for 38 episodes from 5 April 1985 to 27 December 1985. The TV anime was licensed by Central P ...

'' (1985) - Screenplay *''

Magical Emi, the Magic Star is a magical girl anime series by Studio Pierrot. It was simultaneously released as a manga by Kiyoko Arai. The third magical girl series created by Studio Pierrot, ''Magical Emi'' also appears in two feature-length OVAs, as well as the ' ...

'' (1985–1986) - Screenplay *'' GeGeGe no Kitarō (3rd series)'' (1985–1988) - Screenplay *'' Robotan'' (1986) - Screenplay *'' Maison Ikkoku'' (1986) - Screenplay *''Manga Naruhodo Monogatari'' (1986–1988) - Screenplay *''

City Hunter is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tsukasa Hojo. It was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from 1985 to 1991, with its chapters collected in 35 volumes. The manga was adapte ...

'' (1986–1987) - Composition, Screenplay *''Gegege no Kitarou: Jigoku Hen'' (1988) - Screenplay *''

Ironfist Chinmi is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takeshi Maekawa. It was published by Kodansha in ''Monthly Shōnen Magazine'' from 1983 to 1997 and collected in 35 ''tankōbon'' volumes. It is centered on the story of a boy called C ...

'' (1988) - Series Composition, Screenplay *'' Himitsu no Akko-chan 2'' (1988–1989) - Screenplay *''

Time Travel Tondekeman is an anime series directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Akira Sugino. It was written by Junki Takegami and produced by Masao Takiyama. It was originally broadcast by Fuji Television in Japan between 19 October 1989 and 26 August 1990. Time Ques ...

'' (1989–1990) - Series Composition, Screenplay *'' Getter Robo Go'' (1991–1992) - Screenplay *'' Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai'' (1991–1992) - Series Composition, Screenplay *''Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Yume o Dakishimete'' (1991–1992) - Screenplay *''

Kobo, the Li'l Rascal ''Kobo, the Li'l Rascal'', also known as , is a manga created by Masashi Ueda. Kodansha published three volumes of the manga as a bilingual Japanese-English editions, and Kodansha America distributed the book in the United States. ''Kobo-c ...

'' (1992–1994) - Screenplay *''

Aoki Densetsu Shoot! is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tsukasa Ōshima. It was published in Kodansha's ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' between 1990 and 2003. The story revolves around a boy named Toshihiko Tanaka, who had just started at Kakeg ...

'' (1993–1994) - Series Composition, Screenplay *'' Red Baron (TV series)'' (1994–1995) - Series Composition, Screenplay *''

Gulliver Boy or simply ''Gulliver Boy'' is a Japanese anime series created by Oji Hiroi and Toyoo Ashida. It was produced by Toei Animation, directed by Ashida and aired on Fuji TV from January 8, 1995 to December 24 of that year. On December 5, 2012, Pony ...

'' (1995) - Screenplay *'' Kuma no Puutarou'' (1995–1996) - Screenplay *'' GeGeGe no Kitarō (4th series)'' (1996–1998) - Screenplay *''

Dragon Ball GT is a Japanese anime television series based on Akira Toriyama's ''Dragon Ball'' manga franchise that ran from February 1996 to November 1997. Produced by Toei Animation, the series premiered in Japan on Fuji TV and ran for 64 episodes. Unl ...

'' (1996–1997) - Screenplay *'' Mizuiro Jidai'' (1996–1997) - Series Composition, Screenplay *''

Kero Kero Chime is a manga written by Maguro Fujita. A 30-episode anime series based on the manga was produced by NAS and TV Tokyo and animated by Studio Comet. Plot Aoi, a normal school boy, is cursed by a wizard named Makaeru from the Land of Frogs, wh ...

'' (1997) - Series Composition, Screenplay *''

Pokémon is a Japanese media franchise consisting of List of Pokémon video games, video games, Pokémon (TV series), animated series and List of Pokémon films, films, Pokémon Trading Card Game, a trading card game, and other related media. The fran ...

'' (1997–2002) - Screenplay *'' Beast Wars II: Super Life-Form Transformers'' (1998–1999) - Series Composition, Screenplay *'' The Secrets of Akko-chan'' (1998–1999) - Series Composition, Screenplay *'' Flower Angel Ten-Ten'' (1998–1999) - Screenplay *'' Super Life-Form Transformers: Beast Wars Neo'' (1999) - Series Composition, Screenplay *''

One Piece ''One Piece'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as he explores the Grand Line in search of the myt ...

'' (1999–present) - Series Composition (episodes 1–195), Screenplay *'' Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' (2000) - Series Composition, Screenplay *''

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'', known in Japan as and alternatively subtitled ''Rulers of the Duel'' in the United States and Canada, is a Japanese anime series animated by Studio Gallop based on the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' manga series written by Kazuki Takahash ...

'' (2000–2004) - Series Composition (episodes 1–121), Screenplay *'' Inuyasha'' (2000–2004) - Screenplay *'' Forza! Hidemaru'' (2002) - Screenplay *''

Naruto ''Naruto'' is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village. T ...

'' (2002–2007) - Series Composition (episodes 136–220), Screenplay *'' Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children - Light & Dark'' (2002–2003) - Screenplay *'' Pokémon the Series: Advanced'' (2002–2006) - Screenplay *'' Majuu Sensen: The Apocalypse'' (2003) - Series Composition, Screenplay *''

Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch is a ''shōjo'' manga and anime series created by Michiko Yokote, with artwork by Pink Hanamori. The manga was originally published in the monthly manga anthology ''Nakayoshi''. Thirty-two chapters have been published (including two spe ...

'' (2003–2004) - Series Composition, Screenplay *''

Gunslinger Girl ''Gunslinger Girl'' (stylized in small caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yu Aida. It was serialized in '' Dengeki Daioh'' magazine from May 2002 to September 2012. Its chapters were collected in 15 ''tankōbon'' v ...

'' (2003–2004) - Series Composition, Screenplay *'' Shura no Toki - Age of Chaos'' (2004) - Series Composition, Screenplay *''

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX ''Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'', also known in Japan as , is a Japanese anime television series. It is a Spin-off (media), spin-off and sequel to the original ''Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, Yu-Gi-Oh!'' anime series, which itself is based on the original man ...

'' (2004–2008) - Series Composition (episodes 1–156), Screenplay *''Pokemon 3D Adventure: Mew o Sagase!'' (2005) - Screenplay *'' MÄR Heaven'' (2005–2007) - Series Composition, Screenplay *'' Moeyo Ken (anime)'' (2005) - Series Composition, Screenplay *'' Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor'' (2005–2006) - Series Composition, Screenplay *''

Humanoid Monster Bem is a 26-episode Japanese anime television series, which first aired on Fuji TV between October 7, 1968 and March 31, 1969, on its 19:30–20:00 timeslot. The series was later remade into a second anime television series, which premiere ...

'' (2006) - Series Composition, Screenplay *'' Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' (2006–2010) - Screenplay *'' Getsumento Heiki Mina'' (2007) - Series Composition, Screenplay *''

Naruto Shippuden ''Naruto'' is a Japanese anime television series based on Masashi Kishimoto's 1999–2014 manga series ''Naruto''. It follows Naruto Uzumaki, a young orphan ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the l ...

'' (2007–2017) - Series Composition (episodes 1–289, 296–479), Screenplay *''

Hayate the Combat Butler is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kenjiro Hata. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' magazine from October 2004 to April 2017. Shogakukan released 52 volumes in Japan from February 2005 to ...

'' (2007–2008) - Series Composition, Screenplay *'' Moyasimon: Tales of Agriculture'' (2007) - Screenplay *''

Yatterman is a Japanese anime television series broadcast from January 1, 1977 to January 27, 1979, comprising 108 episodes. It is the second and longest show in the ''Time Bokan'' series by Tatsunoko Productions. The series succeeded ''Time Bokan'' a ...

'' (2008–2009) - Screenplay *''

Chi's Sweet Home is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Konami Kanata. It was serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine ''Morning'' from 2004 to 2015, with its chapters collected in twelve volumes. The manga has been licensed for North ...

'' (2008) - Screenplay *'' Chi's Sweet Home: Chi's New Address'' (2009) - Screenplay *''

07-Ghost (stylized as ''07-GHOST'') is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuki Amemiya and Yukino Ichihara. It is set in a fantasy world with different laws, kingdoms, gods and magic. It was serialized in Ichijinsha's manga magazin ...

'' (2009) - Screenplay *''

Gokujō!! Mecha Mote Iinchō is a Japanese shōjo manga series written and illustrated by Tomoko Nishimura. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''Ciao'' magazine from January 2006 to January 2014. The manga has been adapted into an anime series produced by SynergySP an ...

'' (2009–2010) - Screenplay *'' Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' (2010–2013) - Screenplay *''

Sket Dance ''Sket Dance'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kenta Shinohara. The manga follows the adventures of the ''Sket-dan'', a high school club whose goal it is to help the students and teachers of Ka ...

'' (2011–2012) - Screenplay *'' Ozuma'' (2012) - Series Composition, Screenplay *'' Pokémon the Series: XY'' (2013–2015) - Screenplay *'' Baby Steps'' (2014–2015) - Screenplay *''

Lady Jewelpet is a Japanese anime television series animated by Gallop and Zexcs. It is the 6th installment in the ''Jewelpet'' anime franchise based on the characters jointly created by Sanrio and Sega Toys. It was written by Natsuko Takahashi (''07-Gh ...

'' (2014–2015) - Screenplay *'' Pokémon the Series: XYZ'' (2015–2016) - Screenplay *'' Heroes: Legend of the Battle Disks'' (2015) - Screenplay *''

Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS is a Japanese anime series animated by Gallop. It is the fifth anime spin-off in the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' franchise. The series aired in Japan on TV Tokyo from May 10, 2017 to September 25, 2019. It was simulcast outside of Asia by Crunchyroll cour ...

'' (2017–2019) - Screenplay *'' Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon'' (2020–2021) - Screenplay

Tokusatsu

*'' The How & Why?'' (1984–1986) - Screenplay *'' Manga Naru Monogatari'' (1986–1989) - Screenplay *'' Sukeban Detective III Girl Ninja Scroll Legend'' (1986–1987) - Screenplay *'' Ore no Imouto Tokyujosho'' (1987–1988) - Screenplay *'' Shoujo Commando Izumi'' (1987–1988) - Screenplay *'' Fujiko Fujio's Dream Camera (TV drama)'' (1988) - Screenplay *'' Hana no Asuka-gumi! (TV drama)'' (1988) - Screenplay *''

Dennou Keisatsu Cybercop is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. Created by Toho in 1988 as an attempt to emulate Toei's ''Super Sentai'' motif, the idea was dropped after the unaired pilot, although the show still slightly resembles a sentai show and uses certain tr ...

'' (1988–1989) - Series Composition, Screenplay *'' Tales of the Bizarre'' (1990–1992) - Screenplay *'' B-Grade Horror Warashi'' (1991–1992) - Screenplay *'' Adults do not know'' (1992) - Screenplay *'' Venus Heights'' (1992–1993) - Screenplay *'' Keeping-Words Sisters Chouchoutrian'' (1993) - Screenplay *'' Bakumatsu High School'' (1994) - Screenplay *'' Lord's Furaibou Hidden Journey'' (1994) - Screenplay *'' Thursday Ghost Stories'' (1995–1997) - Screenplay *'' Purple Eyes in the Dark (TV drama)'' (1996) - Screenplay *''

Ultraman Tiga is a Japanese tokusatsu TV drama and the eighth entry (twelfth overall) in the Ultra Series. Produced by Tsuburaya Productions and Mainichi Broadcasting System, ''Ultraman Tiga'' had aired at 6:00 pm and aired between September 7, 1996, t ...

'' (1996–1997) - Screenplay *''

Denji Sentai Megaranger is Toei's twenty-first production of the Super Sentai metaseries, and the second Sentai, after ''Kousoku Sentai Turboranger'' in which all heroes are high school students. The footage was also used in the American series '' Power Rangers in Spac ...

'' (1997–1998) - Main Screenwriter, Screenplay *''

Ultraman Dyna is a Japanese tokusatsu TV show which aired from 5 September 1997 until 28 August 1998. It is a direct sequel to the previous Ultraman series, '' Ultraman Tiga'' and the ninth entry (thirteenth overall) to the ''Ultra Series''. Plot In the year ...

'' (1997–1998) - Screenplay *''

Seijuu Sentai Gingaman is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. It is Toei Company, Toei's 22nd entry of the ''Super Sentai'' metaseries. The series aired from February 22, 1998, to February 14, 1999, replacing ''Denji Sentai Megaranger'', and was replaced by ''Kyuu ...

'' (1998–1999) - Screenplay *'' Ultraseven 30th Anniversary Trilogy'' (1998) - Screenplay *'' Ultraman Gaia'' (1998–1999) - Screenplay *'' Kasouken no Onna'' (1999–2023) - Screenplay *'' Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive'' (1999–2000) - Main Screenwriter, Screenplay *''

Ultraman Neos is a Japanese tokusatsu series, being the eleventh entry (fifteenth overall) in the Ultra Series. Produced by Tsuburaya Productions, Ultraman Neos was initially intended as a TV series but the project was shelved. Years later, Tsuburaya turned th ...

'' (2000–2001) - Main Screenwriter, Screenplay *'' Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger'' (2001–2002) - Main Screenwriter, Screenplay *'' Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger: The Fire Mountain Roars'' (2001) - Screenplay *''

Ultraman Cosmos is a Japanese tokusatsu TV series being the twelfth entry (seventeenth overall) show in the Ultra Series. Produced by Tsuburaya Productions, ''Ultraman Cosmos'' aired from July 7, 2001 to September 28, 2002, with a total of 65 episodes, which c ...

'' (2001–2002) - Screenplay *'' Ultraseven 35th Anniversary Evolution Pentalogy'' (2002) - Screenplay *'' ダムド・ファイル'' (2003–2004) - Screenplay *''

Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger is a Japanese Tokusatsu television show and the twenty-eighth production of the ''Super Sentai'' Media franchise, metaseries produced by Toei Company, Toei. It aired from February 15, 2004, to February 6, 2005, replacing ''Bakuryū Sentai Abara ...

'' (2004–2005) - Screenplay *'' Magic Bullet Chronicles Ryukendo'' (2006) - Main Screenwriter, Screenplay *''

GoGo Sentai Boukenger is the 30th series in Toei's Super Sentai series, a metaseries of Japanese ''tokusatsu'' programming. It was the first installment to be produced and broadcast in the 16:9 aspect ratio. It aired from February 19, 2006, to February 11, 2007, a ...

'' (2006–2007) - Screenplay *''

Engine Sentai Go-onger is Toei Company's thirty-second installment in the Super Sentai metaseries of Japanese tokusatsu television series. It aired from February 17, 2008 to February 8, 2009, replacing ''Juken Sentai Gekiranger'' and was replaced by ''Samurai Sentai Sh ...

'' (2008–2009) - Main Screenwriter, Screenplay *'' Tokyo Ghost Trip (TV drama)'' (2008) - Screenplay *'' Moyashimon (TV drama)'' (2010) - Screenplay *'' Fake Kyoto Bijutsu Jiken Emaki'' (2011) - Screenplay *'' Honboshi - Shinri Tokuso Jikenbo'' (2011) - Screenplay *''

Ultraman R/B is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series produced by Tsuburaya Productions. It is the 23rd entry (32nd overall) in the ''Ultra Series'' overall, the seventh entry in the "New Generation Heroes" lineup and the last entry in the series re ...

'' (2018) - Series Composition, Screenplay

Original video animation , abbreviated as OVA and sometimes as OAV (original animation video), are Japanese animated films and special episodes of a series made specially for release in home video formats without prior showings on television or in theaters, though the ...

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BIRTH Birth is the act or process of bearing or bringing forth offspring, also referred to in technical contexts as parturition. In mammals, the process is initiated by hormones which cause the muscular walls of the uterus to contract, expelling the f ...

(1984) - Original Plan Assistance *'' Dancougar - Requiem for Victims'' (1986) - Screenplay *'' Crystal Triangle'' (1987) - Screenplay *'' Utsunomiko: Heaven Chapter'' (1990–1992) - Series Composition, Screenplay *'' Apfelland Monogatari'' (1992) - Screenplay *'' Little Twins'' (1992–1993) - Screenplay *'' Moeyo Ken (OVA)'' (2003–2004) - Series Composition, Screenplay *'' Ippatsu Hicchuu!! Devander'' (2012) - Screenplay

Films

*'' Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko'' (1985) - Screenplay *'' Gegege no Kitarou: Gekitotsu!! Ijigen Youkai no Daihanran'' (1986) - Screenplay *'' Secret of Akkochan'' (1989) - Screenplay *'' Sore Ike! Anpanman: Baikinman no Gyakushuu'' (1990) - Screenplay *''Tenjou Hen: Utsu no Miko'' (1990) - Screenplay *'' Black Princess Hell Angel'' (1990) - Screenplay *'' Mikadroid'' (1991) - Screenplay *'' Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken - Tachiagare!! Avan no Shito'' (1992) - Screenplay *'' Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken - Buchiyabure!! Shinsei 6 Daishougun'' (1992) - Screenplay *''Little Twins: Bokura no Natsu ga Tondeiku'' (1992) - Screenplay *''Aoki Densetsu Shoot!'' (1994) - Screenplay *'' Eko Eko Azarak: Wizard of Darkness'' (1995) - Screenplay *'' Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy'' (1998) - Screenplay *'' Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light'' (2004) - Screenplay *''

Naruto Shippuden the Movie is an animated martial arts fantasy film and the fourth overall in the ''Naruto'' film series and the first '' Naruto: Shippuden'' film, directed by Hajime Kamegaki and written by Junki Takegami. The movie is set after episode 32. Plot The fil ...

'' (2007) - Screenplay *'' Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds'' (2008) - Screenplay *'' Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire'' (2009) - Screenplay *'' Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower'' (2010) - Screenplay *'' Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie'' (2012) - Screenplay Assistance

Novels

*''Ultraseven Episode: 0'' (2002) *''Ultraseven Evolution'' (2002)

Video games

*'' Thousand Arms'' (1998) - Scenario *''

Pokémon Channel ''Pokémon Channel'', released in Japan as is a 2003 video game in the Pokémon (video game series), ''Pokémon'' series developed by Ambrella and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the GameCube. The player's goal is to help Pro ...

'' - "PICHU BROS. IN PARTY PANIC!" (2003) - Screenplay *'' Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations'' (2012) - Screenplay Support

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Takegami, Junki 1955 births Anime screenwriters Writers from Kagoshima Prefecture Living people